Comparing time value formats
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Application object
The now() method returns the current time and is a synonym for datetime.now().
Datetime object
The add_duration() method takes a parameter that represents a duration in a single unit of time as DURATION[y|M|d|h|m|s].
The format() method takes a parameter that uses the Java date format pattern syntax.
The format_difference() method formats the datetime value as HH:mm:ss.
The sensor service minimum_update property takes an integer value in milliseconds.
The timer service duration property takes a value formatted as h:m:s, m:s, or s.
